Music Teacher

Long Term Futures; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term placements focused on career

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced Music Teacher for a specialist SEN school in Barnet from September 2026. The role is full-time, with a September 2026 start and potential for temp-to-perm or permanent arrangements.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have GCSE Music teaching experience, and be able to differentiate lessons for students with SEN while delivering GCSE content and assessments.

Qualifications

• QTS status and secondary Music curriculum knowledge.
• GCSE Music experience is essential.
• Ability to differentiate for students with SEN.
• Experience in SEN settings desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Music lessons including GCSE content.
• Prepare students for GCSE coursework and exams.
• Differentiate lessons for SEN and varying needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and SEN team.
• Contribute to performances and school activities.

Skills

QTS

GCSE Music

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Music qualification

Job description

Music Teacher (BBBH1582) Barnet, England

Music Teacher – SEN School – Barnet Full Time | September 2026 Start Paid to Scale | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm / Permanent)

Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Barnet from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Music Teacher who combines strong subject knowledge with the patience, creativity and adaptability required to teach within a specialist SEN environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Music lessons through to GCSE level, helping students develop their confidence, creativity and academic understanding of the subject.

Previous experience teaching Music at GCSE level is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons, including GCSE Music
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE coursework, practical assessments and examinations
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of SEN and additional learning needs
• Create an inclusive environment where students can develop their musical abilities and confidence
• Monitor, assess and track student progressWork closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider SEN team
• Contribute to performances, enrichment activities and the wider life of the school
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience teaching Music at GCSE level – essential
• Strong knowledge of the secondary Music curriculum
• Ability to differentiate lessons for students with Special Educational Needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A patient, creative and adaptable teaching approach
• Previous experience within an SEN school or specialist provision is highly desirable

Location & Transport – Barnet, North London

• Accessible via the Northern Line, including High Barnet, Totteridge & Whetstone and Finchley Central
• National Rail connections through New Barnet
• Strong bus links throughout the borough
• Accessible from Enfield, Finchley, Edgware, Borehamwood and surrounding North London area

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Paid to scale – MPS/UPS
• September 2026 start
• Long-term position with temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN teaching experience
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Long-term placements focused on stability and career progression

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.